Name: Belfast International Youth Hostel
Address: 22-32 Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 5JN, United Kingdom, 22-32 Donegall Road, Antrim County, BT12 5JN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £13 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Hostel Belfast International Youth Hostel

22-32 Donegall Road, Belfast, BT12 5JN, United Kingdom –

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The property is in the City Centre in a very good position, there’s a bar just next to in which you can have breakfast for a good price. Everything is close, and there’re a lot of restaurants and supermarkets near

Francesca

Italy

The cafe next to the Youth Hostel was interesting. It had an interesting menu with lots of choices. There were delicious coffees.

James

Australia

Location was good, close to buses and grocery stores. Restaurant attached was good and affordable if you're on a budget.

Chad

Canada

Reception Staff was very helpful and courteous. Convenient to have the McCombs Tour Company located near Reception (Great Tour Experience)!

Paul

Norway

Everything was great. The beds were comfortable. Location was good enough to walk to the city center. Car park was a big plus.

Bilalkeser

Ireland

Parking space is provided free of charge behind the hostel. Our room was on the 3rd floor, but BIYH is equipped with lift, so don't worry. Plenty of shower rooms and toilets for guests on the same floor. Wash basin is in the room. BIYH is conveniently located within walking distance to the Grand Opera House, City Hall, St George Market, ICC, Albert Memorial Clock and St Anne Cathedral - we've covered all of them by foot.

Nadzri

Malaysia

Modern layout, lift to your floor, hotel layout with electronic key card to access your room. Staff were sound, friendly environment, excellent location, bars restaurants, fast food all on door step. I like the fact that they take your passport or Id as a deposit as sometimes it's a worry carrying it around or leaving it in your luggage in the room. Lockers available for free in rooms just bring your own padlock. Would stay here again.

Kevin

Ireland

When we arrived in there the receptionist was really kind and helpful for everything. The place is nice, small, but u have ur private space. There is a kitchen downstairs that we never used.

Alenka

Slovenia

The staffs are welcoming and the place is very neat

Iheikhena

United Kingdom

Breakfast not included, but the price of the room was really good. Everything in general was great.

Alex

Spain

8.4

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“The property is in the City Centre in a very good position, there’s a bar just next to in which you can have breakfast for a good price.”

Francesca Italy
“The cafe next to the Youth Hostel was interesting. It had an interesting menu with lots of choices. There were delicious coffees.”

James Australia
“Location was good, close to buses and grocery stores. Restaurant attached was good and affordable if you're on a budget.”

Chad Canada
“Reception Staff was very helpful and courteous. Convenient to have the McCombs Tour Company located near Reception (Great Tour Experience)!”

Paul Norway
“Everything was great. The beds were comfortable. Location was good enough to walk to the city center. Car park was a big plus.”

Bilalkeser Ireland
“Parking space is provided free of charge behind the hostel. Our room was on the 3rd floor, but BIYH is equipped with lift, so don't worry.”

Nadzri Malaysia
“Modern layout, lift to your floor, hotel layout with electronic key card to access your room. Staff were sound, friendly environment, excellent location, bars restaurants, fast food all on door step.”

Kevin Ireland
“When we arrived in there the receptionist was really kind and helpful for everything. The place is nice, small, but u have ur private space. There is a kitchen downstairs that we never used.”

Alenka Slovenia
“The staffs are welcoming and the place is very neat”

Iheikhena United Kingdom
“Breakfast not included, but the price of the room was really good. Everything in general was great.”

Alex Spain

Belfast International Youth Hostel is located 7 minutes’ walk from the Botanic Garden. It offers private and dormitory rooms, an on-site café and a free Wi-Fi zone.

Rooms at the hostel feature shared or private bathroom facilities. Linens are provided and dormitory rooms also feature lockers. Guests can also relax in the lounge areas.

The Causeway Café at Belfast International Youth Hostel serves an extensive breakfast menu featuring local Irish food. There is also a communal kitchen and self-service laundry facilities.

You can walk to the City Hall and Queen's University in around 10 minutes and the city’s vibrant Golden Mile is a short stroll away. Belfast Cathedral is 1 miles from the hostel.

The hostel offers free private parking and both Botanic and City Hospital Rail Stations are 5 minutes’ walk away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 3.5 miles away, while Belfast International Airport is 25 minutes away by car.

This is our guests' favourite part of Belfast, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Situated in the best rated area in Belfast, this property has an excellent location score of 8.2

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free private parking available on-site

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Friendly, clean, secure city centre budget hostel accommodation. Belfast International Youth Hostel is part of Hostelling International NI, which has been prodiving good-quality, good-value accommodation in Northern Ireland since the 1930s.

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Closest landmarks *

The Belfast Empire Music Hall
0.1 miles
Belfast City Hospital
0.3 miles
Belfast Great Victoria Street
0.3 miles
Queen's University of Belfast
0.3 miles
Grand Opera House Belfast
0.4 miles
Ulster Hall
0.4 miles
Ulster Museum
0.5 miles
Royal Belfast Academical Institution
0.5 miles
Belfast City Hall
0.6 miles
Crumlin Road Gaol Belfast
0.6 miles

Closest airports *

George Best Belfast City Airport
3.1 miles
Belfast International Airport
12.3 miles
City of Derry Airport
58.1 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Parking space is provided free of charge behind the hostel. Our room was on the 3rd floor, but BIYH is equipped with lift, so don't worry. Plenty of shower ...”

Nadzri

Malaysia

7.9

“Modern layout, lift to your floor, hotel layout with electronic key card to access your room. Staff were sound, friendly environment, excellent location, bars r...”

Kevin

Ireland

7.0

“Nice staff and good location Value for money!”

Jesse

Netherlands

8.3

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Check-in

14:00 - 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

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Children of any age are welcome.

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There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Pets are not allowed.

Cash Belfast International Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

A photo ID or YHA membership card is required as a security deposit from everyone checking in at Belfast International Youth Hostel. This is held at reception until check out.

Under 18s can only be accommodated while accompanied during a stay by a parent or legal guardian. They cannot be accommodated in shared dormitories.

When booking for 6 persons or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Please note that towels and toiletries are not provided.

Free WiFi at the hostel is limited to basic web browsing, email and messaging.

The property is unable to provide long term stays, or repeat stays, for more than a total of 7 nights in a calendar year.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“The property is in the City Centre in a very good position, there’s a bar just next to in which you can have breakfast for a good price. Everything is close, and there’re a lot of restaurants and supermarkets near”

“Parking space is provided free of charge behind the hostel. Our room was on the 3rd floor, but BIYH is equipped with lift, so don't worry. Plenty of shower rooms and toilets for guests on the same floor. Wash basin is in the room. BIYH is conveniently located within walking distance to the Grand Opera House, City Hall, St George Market, ICC, Albert Memorial Clock and St Anne Cathedral - we've covered all of them by foot. ”

“Modern layout, lift to your floor, hotel layout with electronic key card to access your room. Staff were sound, friendly environment, excellent location, bars restaurants, fast food all on door step. I like the fact that they take your passport or Id as a deposit as sometimes it's a worry carrying it around or leaving it in your luggage in the room. Lockers available for free in rooms just bring your own padlock. Would stay here again. ”

“When we arrived in there the receptionist was really kind and helpful for everything. The place is nice, small, but u have ur private space. There is a kitchen downstairs that we never used. ”

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Reviewed: 22 September 2019

Francesca
Italy

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Good for the price! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The lockers were not working, the building was not really clean, the showers were uncomfortable, the WIFI is good just in the hall, the second day the plug next to my bed stopped to charge
The property is in the City Centre in a very good position, there’s a bar just next to in which you can have breakfast for a good price. Everything is close, and there’re a lot of restaurants and supermarkets near

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 21 September 2019

James
Australia

1 helpful vote
5.8

“I wanted to stay in a cheap, central location and the Hostel was a good choice.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 4 nights
The games room had disappeared. The Laundry could be improved with more access. Perhaps a drying room or secure clothes drying area would improve the hostel facilities.
The cafe next to the Youth Hostel was interesting. It had an interesting menu with lots of choices. There were delicious coffees.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 21 September 2019

Chad
Canada
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was good, close to buses and grocery stores. Restaurant attached was good and affordable if you're on a budget.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 20 September 2019

Paul
Norway
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 2 nights
Reception Staff was very helpful and courteous. Convenient to have the McCombs Tour Company located near Reception (Great Tour Experience)!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 19 September 2019

Bilalkeser
Ireland

2 helpful votes
7.9

“Good location. One of the cheapest options with a carpark”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
More hangers on the door in the bathroom would be better.
Everything was great. The beds were comfortable. Location was good enough to walk to the city center. Car park was a big plus.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 18 September 2019

Nadzri
Malaysia

5 helpful votes
7.9

“BIYH - cheap accomodation and it's worthy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The sound produced by the bed's spring is quite annoying.
Parking space is provided free of charge behind the hostel. Our room was on the 3rd floor, but BIYH is equipped with lift, so don't worry. Plenty of shower rooms and toilets for guests on the same floor. Wash basin is in the room. BIYH is conveniently located within walking distance to the Grand Opera House, City Hall, St George Market, ICC, Albert Memorial Clock and St Anne Cathedral - we've covered all of them by foot.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 16 September 2019

Aannaaa
Luxembourg

3 helpful votes
3.8

“Not worth at all ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They turn WiFi off at 11pm, but even before that you can't watch netflix or videos because it's blocked - it confuses too much data according to them, WiFi is only for emailing and social networking. The mattress are so tiny you can feel the bed structure. There are no plug ins near the bed at all. I stayed in the 23 beds dorm and the closest plug in was about 8m away. As in most of the ther international youth hostel, interaction between guests are not incentivate at all, not a social hostel or a place to make new friends. The water in the showers wasn't cold, but defiinely not hot either.
The kitchen is clean.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Kevin
Ireland

4 helpful votes
7.1

“Best budget location ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
OK so I don't want to give a bad review because overall it was fine but I just thought it could do with a fresh set of eyes to improve its potential. The beds although comfortable are steel frame bunk beds and creak a lot even with small movement, the bathrooms and shower rooms, which there are plenty of, looks like they could do with a deep clean like in areas that are often passed over on the daily wipe down. Decor is pretty drab and the place would benefit from a bit of color, it's mostly travellers passing through so keep the vibe of Belfast going in the corridors. I've stayed in worse places but I have also stayed in better places and this place has the potential to be excellent.
Modern layout, lift to your floor, hotel layout with electronic key card to access your room. Staff were sound, friendly environment, excellent location, bars restaurants, fast food all on door step. I like the fact that they take your passport or Id as a deposit as sometimes it's a worry carrying it around or leaving it in your luggage in the room. Lockers available for free in rooms just bring your own padlock. Would stay here again.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 13 September 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
5.4

“Useful for visiting queens university but a hotel would have been more pleasant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The smell Rust stains in the bathroom

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Alenka
Slovenia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
When we arrived in there the receptionist was really kind and helpful for everything. The place is nice, small, but u have ur private space. There is a kitchen downstairs that we never used.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 12 September 2019

Iheikhena
United Kingdom
10

“The staffs should continue with their good works”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The comfort zone downstairs
The staffs are welcoming and the place is very neat

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 10 September 2019

Alex
Spain
8.0

“Nice stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillow was very thin.
Breakfast not included, but the price of the room was really good. Everything in general was great.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 10 September 2019

Phil
Ireland
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No lockers in room as advertised Street the hostel is on would not be ideal/ welcoming for people from the South
Off street parking, close to some good bar Breakfast next door was good

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: 7 September 2019

Cecilia
Canada

2 helpful votes
6.7

“Hostel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Washing facilities: whole place has 2 washers and 2 dryers and those are only accessible certain times of the day so don't expect to get everything in your luggage washed and dried. Bathrooms: Yes, I know this is a hostel and that even having your own en suite is luxurious but I can't help question the design. It's the type of shower that gets everything in the bathroom wet (i.e. the toilet, sink etc). Pack flip flops and be prepared for a musty/moldy smell post shower.
To be fair to the place, it's a hostel. It wasn't a hostel trying to be a hotel. So for mere pennies compared to a hotel, we got just that: a clean bed to sleep on, an en suite bathroom/shower room. The guy at the check-in desk was running the whole place as they have all but 1 staff on at a time. The place as a very secure looking parking lot but only about 5 spots. Lots of other security measures as well and they keep a photo ID of all people staying there so be ready to hand over your passport or driver's license.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: 6 September 2019

Adrian
United Kingdom
7.5

“good location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It could be a rare case but the towel I got has a lot of hair on it, possibly from different people that is a bit disgusting.
Good location, nice facilities, good value for money, friendly staff.

Stayed in September 2019

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	Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This bright private room with 2 single beds features an en suite shower room. Linens are provided. Room facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Private bathroom Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 23-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 17-Bed Male Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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	Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Room facilities: • Shower • Toilet • Private bathroom Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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